A busy day full of fun.     Barbara picked me up shortly after 10AM and we headed for "the city".   That is Oklahoma City.    Adria, one of my great grand daughters, was in a swim meet there.   We sat with Adam, my grandson, for the event.  

It was very exciting.   Adria was in four events and came in first in the 100 meter race.   We were SO very proud of her.   She has only been swimming competitively since September and does amazingly well.

The Barb and I went to lunch at a mall,  we had gyros that were very good, and Barb did a bit of shopping.  It was so crowded and the traffic was horrible, but we were able to get to Barb's favorite quilt shop in the City so she could pick up some backing for a quilt she is ready to put together.   A good chance to share the shop with me.   I resisted buying anything as I am still not even set up for sewing and don't have any idea what my next project will be.   We got home shortly before 6PM.

Nicky was a happy boy and very hungry.

I had a nice phone visit with my friend, Joan Kramer, about Celtic Women and just stuff tonight.   We are on the nominating committee for the International Board and agreed on our nominee.   Pretty efficient meeting if you ask me.

I liked today.   Hope yours was as nice.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Another lovely day.   It is supposed to be warm for the next week or so, even getting up into the 80s next week.

The mornings are rather nippy, but Nicky and I find the nippy here quite tolerable.

I was home most of the day, putting books on shelves.   I will have to redistribute some, but have almost all at least on the shelves.  The garage is at a point that I am able to put some of the shelves together and organize those things too.   I finally located all of my tools.

Bart stopped by this afternoon.  He and I went over to Lowe's to pick up a couple of things I needed.  We also stopped at Walgreens, my waterpik broke just before I left Wisconsin and I feel like my teeth have not really been clean since then.

A quiet evening.   Tomorrow will be going to Oklahoma City for Adria's swim meet.   Nicky can have a play date with Bart and the dogs, Leo and Lily.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another lovely day in Lawton.     I was home most of the day.    I made connections with doctors and dentists and worked on bills and putting books on shelves and finding things.

This evening I went to Holy Family for the first of the six week class that our pastor is presenting on the Gospel of John.  I do know now that there are a couple of bible studies in the parish so after Lent I can join one of them, the good Lord willing.


It was very interesting.   Different than others I have been to.   This is great as it makes one think.   This week we just discussed the first part, the prologue and he have a great basis of what is known of the writing of it.    St. John was an apostle and the only one not martyred.   He died in around the year 96 of natural causes.

So.  Until tomorrow. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Can't believe that Lent has already started.  Today was Ash Wednesday.   Holy Family had a noon Mass and the ceremony  marking of a cross with ashes on the forehead.    "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return."   It was also a day of fast and abstinence.   I am over 60 and technically don't have to fast any more but I am healthy enough that I CAN do this so I do.    No meat a couple days here and there is just a reminder of the importance of Lent.

After Mass, I went and visited with Bart for a little bit.  Then came home and took care of a few more things around here.   Barb picked me up at about 5PM.   Marlies had invited us to the casino for dinner as she had coupons and a gift certificate.    Bart chose to stay home.   So it was ladies night.  We had good dinner and a nice visit.  

Tomorrow night starts a Bible Class at Holy Family.   It is on John.   I have to find my bibles.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I now have two bathrooms that work just beautifully.   I also have a kitchen sink and garbage disposal that are talking.

Live is good.

I still need a garage door that opens, an ice maker that works and a few other items that need to be regularly maintained, but life IS good.

I went grocery shopping today and spent a "fortune".   Not really, but here were so many things that I needed to get to restock my pantry.   I feel that I can make a meal or two now and will slowly get back to "comfortable."

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.   I will be going to a service at noon and then over to visit Bart.   I took Nicky grocery shopping with me today.   So few months that one can leave a critter in the car when one goes shopping.

Nicky does like his rides.   It is nice that he is always welcome at Bart and Barb's.   Leo and Lily like him.  The cats don't especially but they tolerate, especially when I tell Nicky to mind his manners.  After all, Kitch and Jack are the owners of the house!!!


So another day done and another day that I feel that I have accomplished a lot.  I found one box of lost pictures.  YEA.  Now I need tools and hanging thingys.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home most of the day.   It was in the 50s but very windy which made it chilly outside.   Those Oklahoma winds sure do blow.

The neighbors were having their roof replaced today so Nicky was defending me off and on when the noise got loud or whenever we went outside.   So he is exhausted.

Tonight I went to the local Wichita Mountain Quit Guild with Barbara.   Met a lot of nice people and did join the guild.    When I am settled, I will get back into my fabric art and it is nice to be around people of similar interest to keep one stimulated.

So a nice day.  Tomorrow, Sheilds Plumbing is coming to fix the toilet that ran and flooded the bedroom.    They must also see that the pipes are cleared out and since they are here, I am going to ask them to hook up the ice maker on my fridge.  

By next week, I will be OK.   I am actually doing pretty well so far.    But there are lots of boxes, some of which are hiding things that I really would like to be using.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A lovely Sunday.    The weather was a bit breezy, but the sun shone and it was in the low 60's all day.

I went to the 8:30AM Mass and went to the hall for coffee and donuts after the service.  I just sat at a table and ended up talking to several ladies who have invited me to attend various meetings and also to be an usher.   Don't think I'll have trouble fitting in.   I will just have to remember not to get too committed.    Ash Wednesday is this week.    A six week class on the Gospel of John on Thursday evenings during Lent.    I will be attending that.   Another good way to become acquainted.

I spent the day washing clothes and just sorting things.   Bart and Barb had invited me and Marlise over for dinner.  They prepared a wonderful German stewed meat with mashed potatoes, salad and a berry dessert.    Nummy nummy and a lovely night of visiting.

Tomorrow, I hope that Sheilds, the plumber, will be able to come to check out that toilet and be sure the lines are clear.   That should solve my disposal, sink problem too.  

I have a lot of calls to make also so will keep myself occupied.

Til tomorrow then

Dia Dhuit

Mary